One of the simplest beach activities is also one of the best for getting children curious about the sea. Mark where the water reaches. That is it. You can draw a line in the sand, place a stick, build a little wall, or put a stone where the waves are stopping. Then carry on playing… Continue reading

On our last beach trip, one of the simplest moments was Ben finding his favourite stones and carrying them over to show his grandad. It was not planned. It was not an activity I had set up. It was just something he wanted to do. But there was so much in it. He was noticing.… Continue reading

10 Things We’ve Been Doing With Sticks Recently, we’ve been exploring just how much fun a simple stick can be. During our outdoor adventures, we collected a variety of sticks and used them for all sorts of activities. One of our favourites was making a giant bubble wand using two bamboo sticks and some string.… Continue reading